Podcasts about I Choose

Women have said many times to me that their work makes it difficult for them to find the time to meal prep and exercise but now the world of work has changed where major corporations have had to have their staff work from home during the pandemic and have realized it is more cost effective to keep people at home working as opposed to paying commercial rents. This is a positive thing, especially for Black women who are leaving large corporations in high numbers due to the workplace being toxic and stress inducing and having great job opportunities in other companies that are working to diversify. Today on the podcast to discuss this is Watchen Nyanue, Founder and CEO of I Choose the Ladder, a career development agency that helps corporations develop and retain their high performing Black female talent through professional development workshops, curated events, and digital resources. She has worked with clients such as Nike, Best Buy, and Walgreens. In this episode, you'll learn: How to increase your income in a remote work situation What you need to shift as you're thinking about career advancement How to develop the soft skills you need for leadership and management positions Episode Resources on the blog at https://rawfoodmealplanner.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-wealth-with-remote-work // HOST Samantha Salmon Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach and Ambassador of Health and Happiness // CO-HOST Dorrell Hylton Salmon Mom, Wife, Hair Doctor, Beauty Parlor Counselor, and Prayer Warrior The information provided in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration, or the equivalent in your country. Any products/services mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. RawFoodMealPlanner.com © 2021

"I Choose a Close Walk - Psalms 1" - By Forest Wilson (11JUL2021) by Grace Redeemer Community Church

Take a deep dive today into the 5 R's of Taking Thoughts Captive. This is my signature process or technique in helping you live your BEST THOUGHT LIFE TODAY! Snag this infographic as a reminder of the process. Stick it on your fridge or at your desk! Check out this I CHOOSE 2 BE A BRAIN CHANGER TODAY t-shirt to inspire you to take thoughts captive. Connect with me at www.victoriadwalker.com Want personal 1-1 coaching? I'd love to offer you a 60-minute FREE Thought Strategy Session! DM me for details at choose2think@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/support

Regardless of the level that you're currently at or the Path that you have chosen, you can always choose to advance even higher. More Light and less ego is required to advance. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6 KJV Those who are carnally minded, live within the 5 senses, the ego, the lower self, and Earthly living. Those who are Spiritually Minded, live from the Higher Heart, Higher Mind, the Spiritual Eyes that are given, the Soul and of course the Spirit. Your Light and your ego will be proven prior to each advancement. I hope to receive further guidance and wisdom pertaining to my new Path in order to assist you better in yours. It is new knowledge that I am being granted to experience. Not because I was chosen but because I CHOOSE. You choose by your Heart Consciousness connection. I am of Service to Humanity and provide information only for the purpose of uniting Oneself with the True Source in Christ. It Is So!

I Choose to Be Happy- Pillar #7   I'm really excited about today's topic.  It's principal number 7 of the 12 Prosperity Pillars:  I choose to be happy.  Say that to yourself; “I choose to be happy!”  I have this quote on my desk and I use it all the time.  It's by Wayne Dyer and he says, “It's not about finding happiness.  Happiness is the way.”   This is one of the things that we all struggle with. I do.  I'm sure you do as well, as an entrepreneur that's constantly struggling to find happiness and fulfillment.  Why is it so hard to find happiness, especially if happiness is simply a choice?   Struggling For Happiness​ I've thought about this a lot. It's really because we define happiness as something in the future. We define it as something that we don't have yet.  How many times have you told yourself that you'll be happy when:  When you get a promotion?   When you make this much money?  When you get this type of relationship?  When you get to that point in your life?  It's always about something in the future.  But here's the thing … happiness is not a destination; it is a path. Wayne Dyer puts it really well.  It's not only a path, but it's actually the way to ultimate fulfillment.    The Key is to Simply Choose Happiness​ Just choose to be happy because happiness is a choice, plain and simple. No matter how eloquently we say it, happiness is simply a choice.    You don't control the circumstances that are happening to you in your life right now.  You can't control if your car breaks down.   You can't control if your boss is giving you a hard time.   You can't control people outside of yourself in your relationships.   But you can absolutely control your mind, and you can control your decisions.  You simply need to make the decision to choose happiness. Now here's the difficult part ... you have to make that choice daily.   You have to choose to be happy ongoing; you can't just let it handle itself.   You've got to be proactive.  You have to create your life and choose happiness.    You Can Also Choose What Will Bring You Happiness​ So, let's talk about how you choose happiness. Let me ask you just one question:   What do you want in life?    Most of us want to get that certain job, that certain relationship, certain things, income and lifestyle.   But what I believe you really want are the emotions that those things will provide for you. Those things are actually not what you truly desire.  What you truly desire are the emotions that the new car is going to give you, what that relationship can to bring you, what that income will provide for you. Let's try something for a minute.  Think about a time when you were extremely happy.  Think hard about this.  Maybe it was the birth of a child, maybe it was a promotion.  Think about one of those times that you were extremely happy.  Get that picture in your mind very vividly.  Close your eyes (unless you are driving) and try to imagine that moment in time. Now, can you feel those emotions again?  When you relive very good memories, you can relive those emotions.  So, we can prove to ourselves that we can create the emotions that we're looking for at any moment.  This is proof that we can create the emotions that we are struggling to seek and find in our life.  It's simply a decision to focus on those in our minds.  Our minds are incredible tools if we use them correctly. What's The Secret To Happiness​ Here's the secret … the secret to being happy is being able to create those emotions while you're traveling the path to your destination.   Here's what I want you to do. Set a goal for yourself to create more memories and emotions every single day.   Maybe make it a game where you can vividly and distinctly create memories and you feel as if they've already happened.  Journaling and capturing these memories can help embed them in your mind and in your life. We can do things to stack the odds in our favor to create the emotions that we need.  Pictures, music, journaling, etc. will all be ways you can capture and create vivid and powerful memories.  Remember…Success is not to be pursued, it's to be attracted. You need to be able to choose your happiness.  You need to put things in your path that will allow you to create those emotions that you're seeking.  Once you're consciously aware that you can create those emotions you're looking for, happiness truly will be the way. It won't be a destination.   Put this into practice and I want you to create more happiness, more emotions on a daily basis. I know you can do it!  You have greatness inside you.​ George Wright III

Tonight's special guest is Diana Strong from Hot Springs, Arkansas, who was abused by her step-father from 3 years old until just before she turned 18, when she finally ran away from home. "Then I married a man that continued the abuse cycle," she says. "I have been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. These are 'scars' I carry with me every day. Only those that get really close can see them. At 54 years old, I still struggle in my relationships due to the psychological damage caused from all those years of abuse." Diana explains, "I have been in therapy most of my life which has enabled me to 'present' as somewhat 'normal' in everyday life. Today I am a Certified Self Defense Instructor. I turned my feelings of helplessness into a passion for empowerment. I teach self-defense to all ages and abilities. I also offer my services free to women and children's non-profits and fundraisers and as an outreach to encourage all people to be proactive with their personal safety rather than reactive, when it is too late." She continues to work on getting the word out. "I am currently writing my biography, 'Diana Strong; My Journey from Multiple Personalities to Choosing My Identity', in which I talk in detail about my abuse in detail and my journey navigating life with the repercussions such as experiencing frequent flashbacks and complications from “switching” combined with persistent bouts of amnesia. I spend my time and energy helping others have hope that what has happened to them in the past does not need to define them. I CHOOSE to walk with my head held high and train up Warriors to walk after me for many generations to come."

I Choose is a Soul Poem reminding you and me that we should discern before making a decision...Ask help from God first and trust the lead that comes.

Lição da EBD de Jovens da Igreja Peniel do Bairro Amazonas - Revista Lições Bíblicas – 1º Trimestre de 2021 – “O VERDADEIRO PENTECOSTALISMO – A Atualidade da Doutrina Bíblica sobre a Atuação do Espírito Santo”: Lição 07 - “CULTUANDO A DEUS COM LIBERDADE E REVERÊNCIA” - (PARTE 02). Professores Daniel Gomes e Carol Figueiró. Música: “I Choose to Worship” – Rend Collective.

Lição da EBD de Jovens da Igreja Peniel do Bairro Amazonas - Revista Lições Bíblicas – 1º Trimestre de 2021 – “O VERDADEIRO PENTECOSTALISMO – A Atualidade da Doutrina Bíblica sobre a Atuação do Espírito Santo”: Lição 07 - “CULTUANDO A DEUS COM LIBERDADE E REVERÊNCIA” - (PARTE 01). Professores Daniel Gomes e Carol Figueiró. Música: “I Choose to Worship” – Rend Collective.

Going forward we're shifting our publishing cycle to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and we'll be tying our conversations to the monthly Morning Moments Matter Box topic. For April that topic is: "I Choose" and we'll be exploring all things decisions and choices. Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Begin to notice (not judge) the decisions you make throughout your day. *********** We can guide you through a process of engaging your body, mind, and heart each day in our http://www.connectovercoffee.link/mmm (Morning Moment Matter Box subscription). We'd love to connect with you on https://www.facebook.com/connectovercoffeepodcast (Facebook) or https://www.instagram.com/connectovercoffee (Instagram) at Connect Over Coffee! http://connectovercoffee.net/ (Connect Over Coffee)

In this episode I Choose the Ladder Founder & CEO, Watchen Nyanue discusses what you should be doing to wrap up Q1. What performance receipts should you be gathering. What meetings should you be having. What progress you need to document. The planner referenced in the episode can be found here --> https://ichoosetheladder.com/products/the-review-planner

While virtual learning took on a new meaning in 2020, Keller ISD has been embarking on this journey for a few years through the iChoose program – designed to address the needs of students by providing opportunities for students to complete foundation courses in CTE pathways, accelerate completion of language acquisition courses, pursue their interests during the school day, and prepare them for success in online coursework as they continue their education past high school. Hear iChoose student Skyler Standridge speak with Dr. Westfall about the opportunities this program has afforded him and check out more information about iChoose at www.kellerisd.net/iChoose.

I am so excited to bring you to this episode with six Christian leaders as they share exactly how they have overcome toxic thinking and self-limiting thoughts and lies in their life's journey. Below I introduce them to you in the order in which they appear complete with all their contact information! Be sure to let them know how much you enjoyed their vulnerability and authenticity on today's episode! REMINDERS: Did you enjoy this episode? Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & WRITE A REVIEW for the Choose 2 Think Podcast on APPLE PODCASTS HERE. Chat with all these leaders on the FIRED UP MIND & C2T PODCAST COMMUNITY on Facebook! Join the tribe! Merch design for this episode: I choose 2 be a BRAIN CHANGER today Coach Brie coachbrie.com (get the free eBook: Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity) https://www.facebook.com/coach4life.us https://www.instagram.com/bernadettegabrielle/ Shannon Turner shannonlturner.com Girlfriends and Coffee Christian Networking Private Group on Facebook Katie Smith Katie Smith on Facebook email contact: katiespeaking.com@gmail.com Beatrice Bruno Drill Sergeant of Life website On Facebook On Twitter Joan Bandy Couch to 5K App on Google Joe Detre email contact: joe@joedetre.com https://www.instagram.com/thejoeonthemic/ Complimentary Coaching Strategy session Get the themed t-shirt for today's episode: I CHOOSE 2 BE A BRAIN CHANGER TODAY! Visit my website here: www.victoriadwalker.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/support

This week, Ty makes another edition of "I Choose...You?!?" and then they discuss all of the Nintendo, Pokemon, and Playstation news!Be sure to follow us on twitch at Twitch.TV/upnuppod to catch our live streams!

The 302 Thoughts segment of our One Thing Series takes a deep dive into our blog post for that particular month. February is dedicated to Black History Month and we thought it was only appropriate to honor and celebrate outstanding Black educators from the past and present. This month we invited our good friend, Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, to join us to discuss his journey as an educator and how the education industry can attract more teachers of color. Dr. Salome Thomas-EL​ has been a teacher and principal in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE since 1987. He is currently the Head of School at Thomas Edison Public Charter School in Wilmington, DE. Thomas-EL received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach at Vaux Middle School, where his students have gone on to win world recognition as Eight-Time National Chess Champions. Principal EL was a regular contributor on “The Dr. Oz Show” and the author of the best-selling books, ​I Choose to Stay ​and ​The Immortality of Influence (Foreword by Will Smith). ​The Walt Disney Company optioned the movie rights to ​I Choose to Stay. ​Thomas-EL speaks to groups across the country and frequently appears on C-SPAN, CNN, and NPR Radio. He has received the Marcus A. Foster Award as the outstanding School District Administrator in Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania’s distinguished Martin Luther King Award. Reader’s Digest Magazine recognized Principal EL as an “Inspiring American Icon” and he has appeared on Oprah Radio! And, with Joseph Jones and T.J. Vari, he co-authored Passionate Leadership: Creating a Culture of Success in Every School as well as Building a Winning Team: The Power of a Magnetic Reputation and the Need to Recruit Top Talent in Every School. His new book, again written with the two of us, is available for pre-order, Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture. What you’ll hear and learn in this segment: Principal EL’s journey into the classroom is nothing short of a calling from above. While working for Prism sports and talking to various athletes, EL realized the tremendous impact that educators had on the lives of the athletes, and he wanted to do the same for others. Listen to why Principal EL decided to teach at the K-8 grade levels and not at the high school level. EL’s explanation of why he decided to introduce students to chess is profound and poses the critical question: in what other ways can we engage students to think critically and have fun simultaneously in schools? The conversation takes a nice turn to how schools must have a culture that supports teachers and attracts future educators into the profession. EL gets very practical on how to recruit teachers of color. Lastly, listen to EL rap and promote the power of an education. This 302 Thoughts was a wonderful follow-up to our latest blogpost, Principal Leadership at TheSchoolHouse302.com: Every School Leader Should Know These 6 Incredible Black Educators–Celebrating Black History Month “Then” and “Now” . We hope to hear from you about your favorite parts of both the blog and the interview. Please follow, like, and comment. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J.

You have probably heard the phrases “building my best self” and “stepping into the new me” several times. We know we have said this to ourselves time and time again; however, have you ever thought about what this may actually mean? This episode we talk about how entering into your “new self” is more about aligning with your authenticity rather than creating a completely new identity. Let's dive in and challenge what it means to shed off the "old" and walking into the "new". [2:04] Being a “better version of you". We have all heard this about the need to "reinvent" ourselves. We point out the shortcomings of this phrase and how it is really about being more intuned with your authentic self. These shortcomings include: Making the you TODAY feel like you are not good enough Negative influence on needing to be the best  Not realizing that you were doing the best that you could at that moment in time [3:21] Why do we struggle with the old versus new mentality? Some of the reasons why we constantly battle between these two can be: Recognizing and letting go of the shame associated with past decisions and behaviors. We share our own experiences in struggling with this from confidence issues to dating/relationships  [5:22] Not listening to your gut in order to fulfill expectations of someone else [8:25] Building new habits and replacing old ways of thinking [10:24]  Growth and maturity also build experience to bring us closer to our authentic selves [15:13] [19:55] A different take on the "new" me. Simply put, there is no OLD you or a NEW you, there is just YOU. Identities evolve as mentioned in Mark Manson's article of Stop Trying to Change Yourself. Some mic drop moments include: Maintaining an identity defined as little to not commence emotional turbulence associated with an “identity crisis” [21:45] Think of life as a long sequence of actions and decisions meaning that if we were to change ourselves we instead make better actions and decisions [22:05] We choose the actions we want move forward with...the difference is between the "I AM" and “I CHOOSE” [26:05] Your identity is this made up thing that we emotionally attach to and thus, the quickest way to change yourself is realizing that there is no "self" to change [30:41] Books/Resources Mentioned:  Stop Trying to Change Yourself by Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/stop-trying-to-change-yourself  Resources:  Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co Slide into our DMs on Insta @beyounotthempodcast Connect with us on Facebook   Baklava, Nat & Nina

I Choose to make my family a priority - Message from Pastor Chad

For the next hour, I am chatting with Theresa Lambert, Coach, Teacher and author of best selling book, Achieve with Grace.  After spending years in the corporate world, Theresa realized that far too many women were pushing themselves to their absolute limit just to be seen.  One of Theresa's mottos is that you can be wildly successful while doing less with more intention. She invites you to nourish yourself to the top and start leading within strength and authenticity. Theresa coaches people who want to get to have it all, with ease. We had a wonderful time conversing, much wisdom was aired and shared alongside much fun and laughter. If you would like to know more, please visit Theresa's site theresalambertcoaching #theresalambertcoaching #theresalambert #success #coach #teacher #author #achievewithgrace #discectingsuccess #setyourselfupforsuccess #showup #joyinjection #ichoose #igetto #lawofattraction #attitudeofgratitude #untappedpotential #fear #love #putyourselffirst #goddess #goddesswithin #whatyouallowwillcontinue #createbeauty #aboutme #aboutyou #tinklinglincoln #brucelipton 

"You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving." — Amy Carmichael, missionary to India Today you'll hear from Grace Julius Ssembatya, Editor of UnWoke Magazine and Director and Evangelist with Grassroots Ministry in Mukono District of Uganda in Africa. Grace will share the heartbeat of his mission: to not only take the "Good News" to those who would be blessed by it....but to start by lending a helping hand with the practicals first, such as food and clothing. A quote on the Grassroots Ministrywebsite is from Bono: "God is in the slums, in the cardboard boxes where the poor play house. God is in the silence of a mother who has infected her child with a virus that will end both their lives. God is in the cries heard under the rubble of war. God is in the debris of wasted opportunity and lives, and God is with us if we are with them." Grace will inspire you to love, to go, and to give. Please reach out to Grace, share this episode, and help us to get the Good News out to a world that desperately needs to hear the Truth. ______________________ CHOOSE 2 THINK WEBSITE FIRED UP MIND & CHOOSE 2 THINK COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK MERCH DESIGN FOR THIS SHOW inspired by Grace Julius's drive and persistence: I CHOOSE 2 START TODAY Contact Grace Julius Ssembatya Tel / WhatsApp +2560393241663 Email: evangelistssembatya@gmail.com Facebook: @GRASSROOTSMINIS Editor: Unwoke Magazine Director/Evangelist: Grassroots Ministry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/support

“An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I’m concerned, it’s their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. ” - Nina Simone__________________________________Episode 4: Shawnna WilliamsWelcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast, a podcast for activists, advocates, and allies working to make our communities equitable through artistry. Each episode we are joined in conversation by an artist or arts facilitator who has been paving the way, in hopes of learning from their expertise and experience. Through action and unity, we can create a better tomorrow today. Let’s go!__________________________________Hello and welcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast. I’m your host, Taylor Ybarra, and I’m so glad to have you a part of the conversation. In the fourth episode of the Antiracist Artist Podcast, we are joined by Shawnna L. Williams she/her/hers, a full-time artist and a full-time business career woman. Based in Philadelphia, her art paints portraits that are inspired by resilience, misrepresented, and underrepresented groups of people in Arts and Media. Shawnna often depicts moments of solidarity and anti-racism, historical Black figures, and embodiments of self-love and self-reflection. Her work has been shown across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and even internationally in Rome, Italy. Beyond her portraits, Shawnna intentionally chooses to bring to life and illustrate children’s books that are centered around diverse representation. To learn more about Shawnna and her work, please visit her website or follow her Instagram accounts @drawn2paint and @slw.portraits. During this episode, Shawnna and I talk about:When she first started creating art, it didn’t start off as making a statement but as time went on and injustices became even more clear it was a way to release some of her emotion into her pieces.How she balances having a full-time business career outside of the art world and being a full-fledged artist at the same time. The value of D&I, affinity groups, and employee resource groups (ERGs). The safe spaces that they provide employees within an organization help companies retain and attract diverse talent.To see real change within a company it takes a leader willing to continuously make changes but also a group of brave individuals to point out that changes need to be made.And so much more!Resources & Organizations Mentioned:SLW PortraitsTyler School of Art, Temple University Urban Art GalleryAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Crown ActBlack Theatre UnitedNAACP Legal Defense FundSankofa Healing StudioBlack Lives MatterAfrican American Museum in PhiladelphiaEpisode TranscriptEach episode, we invite our guests to choose an organization to uplift, one that is creating a meaningful impact toward a more equitable, inclusive, accessible and antiracist future. In honor of Shawnna, she has chosen a terrific organization located in Philadelphia, PA, the Sankofa Healing Studio. Sankofa Healing Studio believes in: Addressing the negative impact of mass incarceration on overall mental health; Disrupting the criminalization of Black Girls in the education system; and Center the mental health and wellness of the Black Community using trauma-specific, integrative, and holistic pathways to healing.This podcast is made with, by, and for those of us in this fight together, and I invite you to be a part of this podcast community with us. You can stay connected with us at AntiracistArtist.com, on Instagram @antiracistartist, or by emailing antiracistartist@gmail.com. Let us know why antiracist artistry is important to you, what questions you would like to dig into, and who you’d like to hear from in future episodes. __________________________________The Antiracist Artist Podcast is hosted by Taylor Ybarra, produced by Subito Politico Productions, LLC, edited by Andrew Alcaraz, and Project + Community Managed by Maricela Juarez. To stay connected with the Antiracist Artist Podcast, please visit us at AntiracistArtist.com, on Instagram @antiracistartist, or via email at antiracistartist@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!Our podcast is made possible with the support of folx like you. You can get exclusive content and access to the show by becoming a patron at patreon.com/antiracistartist. This episode’s donation was made possible in part by the generosity of Jenny Hoofnagle.Theme music features vocals by Esteban Suero, Forest VanDyke, Kennedy Kanagawa, Jamison, & MinJi Kim._________________________________________________Get SocialConnect with us! | Instagram @antiracistartist | FaceBook @AAPcommunity | Twitter @AAPcommunity _______This episode features the following artists/arts facilitators:Esteban Suero | IG @estesuero / @theofficialerosForest VanDyke | IG - @forestvandykeKennedy Kanagawa | kennedykanagawa.com | IG @thisiskennedyJamison | www.courtneyjamison.com | IG @iamcourtneyjamison | TW @thecjamisonMinJi Kim | IG @minjilikesdogsandmusicMaricela Juarez | www.maricelajuarez.com | IG @remarkablymari 

A new MP3 sermon from Pittsford Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: I Choose Service Subtitle: I Choose Speaker: Mr. Arnold Smeenk Broadcaster: Pittsford Community Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/17/2021 Bible: Joshua 24:15 Length: 26 min.

A conversation with our girlfriend, Watchen Nyanue, on career transition, advancement and staying laser focused on our career goals even when life doesn't go as planned. Focusing on our careers as women is often put on the back burner because we are so busy taking care of making sure our spouses and children are successful. But, what happens when you are suddenly faced with returning to the workforce because of a divorce? Or, the impact that a divorce has on your ability to focus on your career?  Spoiler alert - you can still Boss Up and Shatter Glass Ceilings!  Watchen  is a strategic marketing and business development executive from Liberia, who resides in Chicago, Illinois. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing Partnerships for the WNBA Chicago Sky. In addition to her role with the Chicago Sky, Watchen is the Founder of I Choose the Ladder, a company focused on curating content and experiences for Black women on the corporate climb. As an advocate for female leadership and empowerment, her journey has been filled with more than twelve years of executive experience, where she has excelled as a proven strategic leader who understands the importance of building relationships and capitalizing on the “it” factor in order to take the organization and employees to the next level as it relates to the Black female employees. Watchen holds a bachelor’s in communication from DePauw University. She is currently pursuing her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.  Prior to working at the Sky, she has had the honor of working with a multitude of renowned companies, including Comedy Central, Hearst Digital, Yahoo!, and Johnson Publishing Company. ​Watchen has been recognized as a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Honoree, a 2018 Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence Honoree, a Biz Women 2018 Headliner, and a 2019 Black Women's Expo, Presented by BET Her, Phenomenal Woman Honoree.For more information on Watchen and I Choose The Ladder :Website: https://ichoosetheladder.comInstagram: @ichoosetheladderEmail: letstalk@ichoosetheladder.comPodcast: I Choose The Ladder  (available on iTunes, Spotify, Sound Cloud)............................................................................................................................................................................................Welcome to the Grown Girl Divorce podcast! These are weekly conversations (a/k/a Girl Talk) between girlfriends who have the education, experience and information to help you before, during and after a divorce. This is not the information you get from the "peanut gallery" but the information that you actually need!!Stay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on this podcast? Email us at growngirlguide@gmail.comThe hashtag for the podcast is #growngirlpodMake sure to follow us on social media:Instagram: @growngirldivorceFacebook: @growngirldivorce 

We all have moments where we have good and bad energy. BUT which one will you dish out when facing something challenging?! I Choose to be Positive and give good energy. #Podcast #Podcasters #Creator #RK #RelatableKontent #GoodVibes #Energy #Love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rk-kimberlymonet/support

Welcome Joseph P. Ghabi - Author, Master Healer, Art Therapist and Numerologist. Joseph is entirely self-taught and has an amazing message to share. He speaks about 5D consciousness and how to awake to our soul lessons in the midst of a great delusion. Closing the Energy of the Inner Child and rising consciousness from Shame to Enlightenment is his life's work. His books include: The BluePrint of Your Soul and I Choose: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Ghabi/e/B003F78O5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 -- you can find Joseph at https://www.soulvisions.org - https://www.soulvisionawakening.org & https://mycreativeself33.comIf you resonate with Joseph's message feel free to reach out to him on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.ghabiHow about the killer intro music, folks?! This is called "Modern Shuga" by my friend Oscar Sanchez https://www.twitter.com/ourworldchange (youTube Channel Coming Soon!) https://youtube.com/user/OurWorldChange01-- Big Shoutout to Oscar! Thanks so much for watching! Please share and subscribe if you've found this helpful or enjoyable. I'd love to offer you some free guided meditations and audiobooks at my website: http://www.bootsygreenwood.comIf you'd like access to exclusive weekly podcasts and extras, please support my patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/bootsygreenwoodFollow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bootsygreenwoodSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/bootsygreewood)

Shallon Toré is a gifted vocalist and songwriter who uses her talents to spread her love of Christian music. Shallon Toré Craddock (aka “The Singing Doctor”) is an American urban contemporary gospel singer, contemporary Christian singer, and songwriter. Shallon started singing in a gospel choir at a very young age. During her senior year of high school, she had the opportunity to meet and sing for Reverend James Moore, a gospel music legend. In this episode she shares two original songs, "Glow" and "I Choose." If you have a podcast show suggestion or guest interview recommendation, give Big Island Music Magazine a call at (318) 500-3582, and leave us a message on the request line. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigislandmusicmagazine/message

Johann Klages of Alfred Wegener Institute on ancient antarctic forest. Altha Stewart of Univ of Tennessee on mental health among Black Americans. Missy Jenkins Smith, author of "Lessons from a School Shooting Survivor" and "I Choose to be Happy", on being a school shooting survivor. Douglass Neasloss of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation and Christina Service of Spirit Bear Research Foundation. Natalie Sideserf of "Texas Cake House" and Sideserf Cake Studio on hyperrealistic cakes.

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In this episode I share an update on what's coming up for I Choose the Ladder and answer some of the questions that I get asked the most. Enjoy!

Today's Affirmation is "I Choose to Be Happy Everydayt"Follow the podcast on IG @b_affirmedFollow the hosts @Brennn_DuhhProduced by SpeakupNetwork LLC ► Listen on Apple: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_affirmed/We appreciate you for listening this episode. We hope that you keep up with our daily podcast that we post on the channel, subscribe, and share our content with those that need to hear it. The B. Affirmed Podcast provides daily Christian based daily affirmation that encourages positive self talk. If you every experienced discouragement, self-doubt, and lack of motivation. So if your biggest critic is you and would like to be more intentional about you mindset ,then this podcast is for you.

"Clyburn! I Choose you!" This week on your favorite fanfic podcast, we have (previously) local comic Travis Clyburn as our guest to talk about Pokémon- the scourge of every soccer mom in the 90s and the reason why nerds the world over had trouble losing their virginity in the 2000s. Luckily, in our story this week, Ash might not have that problem...Follow Travis Clyburn @Clyburncomedy on Twitter or Instagram!Follow Atlas @atlasnovack on Twitter or Instagram!Follow Nick @millennialcomic on Instagram!Follow us @badreadingpod on Twitter or Instagram!Check out our other episodes on our Youtube channel or anywhere you find your podcasts! And don’t forget to leave a rating as it helps the show out.

"Keep your workout music fresh all year long and crank up this high intensity party for your pavement! This heart pounding playlist will provide you with all the entertainment & motivation you need to amp up your sweat session courtesy of Max Styler, Terry Lex, Geo Da Silva and so many more! Tracks like the ANNA Remix of ‘Stanleys’ by Matador will inspire you to crush your fitness goals! “One of the greatest prisons people live in is the fear of what other people think.” "Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself." – Michel de Montaigne “I got tired of my shit and started to form new habits, thoughts, and behavior that would take me to the next version of myself. Growing is one of the hardest things to do but staying the same hurts much more.” “I am NOT what happened to me. I am what I CHOOSE to be.” “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” – Lyndon B. Johnson “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith "Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only." – Samuel Butler "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." – Alfred Lord Tennyson “Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson "Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked." – Walter Savage Landor "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." – George Washington “It’s not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus 00:00 - Mic Break 01:47 - Reminders Of You (Extended Mix) - Mason feat. Alex Clare 08:17 - Echo Over Me - Max Styler 11:49 - Mic Break 11:54 - What’s The Point - Avi Elman & Danny J feat. Nuwella 19:10 - Gimme That Funk (Extended Mix) - Max Styler feat. Moon Man 23:22 - Mic Break 23:28 - Games (Original Mix) - Mat Zo 29:09 - Keep Pushin’ (Rene Amesz Remake) - Matt Smallwood 34:39 - Mic Break 34:53 - Stanleys (ANNA Remix) - Matador 42:53 - Pyramid Soundwall (Stoneface & Terminal Remix) - Mauro Picotto & Devid 49:42 - Mic Break 49:47 - Futigol (Luis Pitti Remix) - Masyga & Manzano 56:58 - Saga (Extended Mix) - Matisse & Sadko 60:38 - Mic Break 60:46 - Flashdancer (Andy Rojas & Rio Dela Duna Remix) - Matt Caseli & Terry Lex feat. Si Anne 66:50 - Found (Original Mix) - Mearch 73:20 - Mic Break 73:28 - Sequence (Extended Mix) - Matt Edwards 80:53 - Striga (TREITL HAMMOND & FR3CKY REMIX) - Geo Da Silva 87:50 - Mic Break 87:57 - Cats In The Jungle (Extended Mix) - Max Freegrant & Slow Fish 95:09 - Last Night (Vndy Vndy Remix) - Matvey Emerson feat. Peter Krafft 99:16 - Mic Break 99:22 - Club Bizarre (Hy2RoGeN & Nikol Remix) - Matty Menck & Jerry Ropero 105:56 - Colours (Disfunktion Remix) - MB Sak, Bonnie Legion 111:08 - Mic Break 111:15 - In This Moment (Extended Mix) - Mastrovita 114:49 - You Can Do It (Deep Version) - Massimo Barri, Livio Cannata, $oul Return, Soul Sarah 121:09 - Mic Break 121:16 - Dangerous Change (Original Mix) - Matan Caspi, Mykle Anthony 127:56 - Real Love (Bentley Grey Nu Disco Renix) - Massari 132:01 - Mic Break 132:08 - Vina (Original Mix) - Matt Fax 138:33 - Another Side (Extended Mix) - Matisse & Sadko, Robert Falcon feat. Wrabel 143:09 - Mic Break 143:26 - Blower (Original Mix) - Matteo DiMarr feat. Dashka 152:13 - Mic Break 153:32 - Losing My Mind (Extended Mix) - Matt Caseli & David Jimenez vs. Groove Junkies & Alexander Polinsky 158:54 - Black Canyon (Perception Of Sound Remix) - Matt Darey feat. Kate Louise S 164:29 - Finish "

"Keep your workout music fresh all year long and crank up this high intensity party for your pavement! This heart pounding playlist will provide you with all the entertainment & motivation you need to amp up your sweat session courtesy of Max Styler, Terry Lex, Geo Da Silva and so many more! Tracks like the ANNA Remix of ‘Stanleys’ by Matador will inspire you to crush your fitness goals! “One of the greatest prisons people live in is the fear of what other people think.” "Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself." – Michel de Montaigne “I got tired of my shit and started to form new habits, thoughts, and behavior that would take me to the next version of myself. Growing is one of the hardest things to do but staying the same hurts much more.” “I am NOT what happened to me. I am what I CHOOSE to be.” “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” – Lyndon B. Johnson “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith "Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only." – Samuel Butler "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." – Alfred Lord Tennyson “Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson "Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked." – Walter Savage Landor "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." – George Washington “It’s not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus 00:00 - Mic Break 01:47 - Reminders Of You (Extended Mix) - Mason feat. Alex Clare 08:17 - Echo Over Me - Max Styler 11:49 - Mic Break 11:54 - What’s The Point - Avi Elman & Danny J feat. Nuwella 19:10 - Gimme That Funk (Extended Mix) - Max Styler feat. Moon Man 23:22 - Mic Break 23:28 - Games (Original Mix) - Mat Zo 29:09 - Keep Pushin’ (Rene Amesz Remake) - Matt Smallwood 34:39 - Mic Break 34:53 - Stanleys (ANNA Remix) - Matador 42:53 - Pyramid Soundwall (Stoneface & Terminal Remix) - Mauro Picotto & Devid 49:42 - Mic Break 49:47 - Futigol (Luis Pitti Remix) - Masyga & Manzano 56:58 - Saga (Extended Mix) - Matisse & Sadko 60:38 - Mic Break 60:46 - Flashdancer (Andy Rojas & Rio Dela Duna Remix) - Matt Caseli & Terry Lex feat. Si Anne 66:50 - Found (Original Mix) - Mearch 73:20 - Mic Break 73:28 - Sequence (Extended Mix) - Matt Edwards 80:53 - Striga (TREITL HAMMOND & FR3CKY REMIX) - Geo Da Silva 87:50 - Mic Break 87:57 - Cats In The Jungle (Extended Mix) - Max Freegrant & Slow Fish 95:09 - Last Night (Vndy Vndy Remix) - Matvey Emerson feat. Peter Krafft 99:16 - Mic Break 99:22 - Club Bizarre (Hy2RoGeN & Nikol Remix) - Matty Menck & Jerry Ropero 105:56 - Colours (Disfunktion Remix) - MB Sak, Bonnie Legion 111:08 - Mic Break 111:15 - In This Moment (Extended Mix) - Mastrovita 114:49 - You Can Do It (Deep Version) - Massimo Barri, Livio Cannata, $oul Return, Soul Sarah 121:09 - Mic Break 121:16 - Dangerous Change (Original Mix) - Matan Caspi, Mykle Anthony 127:56 - Real Love (Bentley Grey Nu Disco Renix) - Massari 132:01 - Mic Break 132:08 - Vina (Original Mix) - Matt Fax 138:33 - Another Side (Extended Mix) - Matisse & Sadko, Robert Falcon feat. Wrabel 143:09 - Mic Break 143:26 - Blower (Original Mix) - Matteo DiMarr feat. Dashka 152:13 - Mic Break 153:32 - Losing My Mind (Extended Mix) - Matt Caseli & David Jimenez vs. Groove Junkies & Alexander Polinsky 158:54 - Black Canyon (Perception Of Sound Remix) - Matt Darey feat. Kate Louise S 164:29 - Finish "

This week Pastor Justin talks about how God cares for us and wants to free us from our worry and anxiety through our humility!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Living Stones - God Cares   Important Points: Humility is the key to Honor!   As I Humble Myself He will Life Me Up!   I was Chosen therefore I Choose!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): 1 Peter 5:5-7   James 4:5-10   Colossians 3:12-17   James 4:6

Jim Ellermeyer is live once again from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Buy the Ticket, Words Are Forever, The Five Minute Rule, Naming and, Identify, Immediacy, What We're Not Going to Talk About, What Not to Do and I Choose. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is live once again from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Buy the Ticket, Words Are Forever, The Five Minute Rule, Naming and, Identify, Immediacy, What We're Not Going to Talk About, What Not to Do and I Choose. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Having control over our sensory input insures choice over the outcomes that we achieve in life and while many of us are quite picky about what we eat or even see, a great deal of us are thoughtless about what we listen to! In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Dan and Poujix discuss the importance of being more selective about what we listen to from sound and music to podcasts and audiobooks.  You are what you listen to thus if you want to change the quality of your life you need to change the quality of your auditory input and this short program will remind you to do just that.      Episode Transcript:----more---- SUMMARY KEYWORDS book, listen, audio, podcasts, audiobooks, audio inputs, choosing, life, author, input, applicable, important, poker, impact, influenced, emotional state, music, importance, title, topic SPEAKERS Pouya LJ, Dan   Pouya LJ  00:09 Hello, and welcome back to yet another episode of beyond the present podcast. Let's talk addition as always with Daniel Mulligan How's it going Dan?   Dan  00:16 it, man, buddy. How are you? Good to be here with you for yet another great episode of The let's talk edition, and couldn't be excited about this matter anymore because it's just so great to hear your voice after a while. And life is great. I mean the coronavirus pandemic is obviously not over at all, but we are still seeing some, you know, even spikes, basically that are going up in some cases now. Now California is ahead. But overall life is good. And life is somehow getting back to normal in some countries. And of course, generally, we're not complaining Life is good and we're going forward.   Pouya LJ  00:51 Let's pretty good. Good to hear that.   Dan  00:54 Now.   Pouya LJ  00:55 So today's topic, thankfully we're not talking about anything Coronavirus related for change And we are talking about. So this is a topic you introduce and you will you sort of use you mentioned, you are what you listen to. And it was a very interesting scenario. And I think we share similar thoughts on the matter. So we thought, you know what, let's go go ahead and give it a go to try about this topic. And so first of all, can you can you explain what you meant? When you said, You are what you listen to? What do you mean by say   Dan  01:26 was, it said that you are what you eat is like pretty common. But the fact of the matter is that a lot of us we pay up a lot more attention to what we eat. But we don't care so much about the other inputs, as we know we have, you know, five major inputs. Basically, one is of course, visual one is kinesthetic, the things that we touch or do physically. And one is of course, what we taste. One is what we basically hear. And unfortunately, that's what unfortunately gets ignored and neglected a lot. Because of this. I believe that we need to take care That aspect of basically our lives as well, if you want to, you know, take full control of our lives, because if you are not in control of what auditory input you have in your head on a daily basis, then of course, you will have some problems and your life will not go the way you want. And for this reason, I believe that the quality of your life really is determined by what you listen to.   Pouya LJ  02:23 Yeah, that makes a lot of sense, though. I want to also mention Yes, it's one of the things that the one of the downsides is that you can't really turn it off easily, like you can't shut your ear and not the best you can do is pluck your ear. There. There's a question how much the worst actually doesn't work that much does it? No, not really. It makes it dim, but still you can hear but there is a there is a there's a degree that you can also think of it as upside. And that is you can listen to stuff passively meaning web while doing other stuff. For example, you're listening to podcasts, perhaps if you're in the gym or commuting, driving. Whatever. So now, I want to talk about that. I want you to talk about that a little bit. And so what are so we met, you mentioned the downside, and there's an upside. What are the ways you can we can do to optimize the upside, but on the other hand, minimize the negative part. Do you have a   Dan  03:18 very good question. You see, when it comes to understanding the way the environment affects you, you have to understand that what you listen to has a direct impact on you. A lot of times people ask like, Dan, what do you get all this energy to be active all the time? And the answer is because I'm very much aware of what input I have throughout the day, not just basically auditorily there are many other ways to control it. But for me, audio is very, very important. Of course, I grew up as an auditory learner for the most part. So for me, that was always a thing which actually led to me becoming a polyglot. But the fact of the matter is that once you have control over what you listen to, it changes the way you think you change the way you feel the world around you. And because of this, I've always believed in the importance of looking at audio and your audio inputs very carefully. For example, most of us we don't care, some show will be listened to, we drive and we listen to random music. We listen to random radio programs, and we put all this junk into our head and wonder why life sucks. There's a reason if you're listening, you know, you're driving down the road, you listen to a song and says, Oh, my wife just left me. Life is all terrible. And I'm alone. And you start singing along with this crap. And you wonder like, Well, why do I feel so bad? Dude, you just listened to a shitty music and you wonder why you feel bad. So I believe that if you want to optimize the overall quality of your life, you have to take a look at what audio inputs you have at on a regular basis. And most of us we have a variety of basically forms of audio input. Namely, of course, we have the music, but that we all listen to on a regular basis. Then we have things like radio programs, podcasts, audio books, and so on. And I really believe that you can cannot really take your life to the next level. If you're not controlling basically the the type of audio that you actually listen to. And if you want to optimize it to the way you want it, ask yourself, what kind of state of emotional, emotional state or states of being I want to be in? And more importantly, what are my targets and the long term that I want to achieve? And once you know those, then you say what type of audio inputs will allow me to achieve that, so does listen to sad or doesn't seem to useless material or useless radio talk shows necessarily allow you to achieve that. If the answer's no, then you should probably make an adjustment here and start changing it for the better.   Pouya LJ  05:45 Yeah, that that actually makes a lot of sense. Lots of good points there. Now. So I have a question for you. Like let's say we have a goal we have a you know, we want to optimize that the listening passive listening skill, if you will. So one of the you mentioned these you have, we have audiobooks or podcasts that you can specifically pick and choose and listen to, to help you or you know, in your path, whatever that may be learn something new, helps you do something. So, I'm sure you use selectively go go about choosing your podcasts and audio, audible books or any kind of audio book that you listen to. Do you have any any specific methods of weeding out the use less than using the choosing the good ones to listen to? Or do you think it's generally? Yeah, go ahead.   Dan  06:36 Very good question. You see projects out when I want to make a choice here about what to listen to you. I asked myself, What will I get because I look at time as investment as money. And I asked myself, so I'm going to spend seven some audiobooks. I listen to where you know, more than 20 hours. I mean, for example, I recently finished a book called basically The room where it happens by john bolton. And that book was more than 20 hours. And when I finished that audiobook, I got a badge on Audible saying that this called the I don't know, Mount Everest band or something. I literally got a badge for the longest audio book I've ever listened to. And that was, you know, you can imagine that's a huge investment of time. And because of this, I asked myself, I cannot just skip through this the way I do this when I'm reading a book, you know, visually. So I asked myself, is the content of this book relevant to me or not? If the answer is no, I simply won't speak in listen to the audiobook, because what's the point of trying to read something or you know, listen to an audiobook that you simply will never use in the future? So it's not immediately relevant. I just don't do it. Now. The second layer filtering is okay. Maybe I think this book is relevant to me. For example, not long ago, I was listening to an audio book, basically a called the biggest bluff. It's about the journey. As a professional poker player, now in that audio book, and you know, the description, the audio books description was all about how the philosophy of poker, for example, can be applied to politics and to be applied to business. I mean, the poker face concept and putting yourself in the, you know, certain positions to make decisions, and so on and so forth. And I thought this would be applicable, you know, in business, and I actually made the purchase, I got the audiobook, I was listening. And after about a few hours, I realized No, man, this isn't really not at all about business or politics. It's really about pure poker. And it's talking about the journey of a professional poker player who went from complete newbie to I don't know, World Series of Poker tournament, for example, extraordinaire, and then I realized, well, do I really want to spend the next three, four hours finishing it? And I realized No, because unfortunately, you see projects, a lot of us especially guys like you and me, we tend to somehow detest giving out we say, like, you know, what if I if I don't finish this audio book that I'm giving up And therefore, I should keep listening to this garbage because otherwise I have given up. No man, this is not the case because in reality, you could spend that four or five hours, let's do another audio book that will actually be ethical. Because the fact of the matter is, if you just grind through the audio book, so you know what I got to finish this audiobook right now. So what happens? after about four or five hours, six hours, 10 hours you finish it, and then what happens? You'll forget about it. So if you're going to forget about it, then why spend that 10 hours listening anyways. And for that reason, I believe that it's better to go for that two layer method. So at first, you fully filter out the topics, and let's say, the titles that are not relevant to you. On the second level, once you read and start reading or listening, you ask yourself, Is this really helping me or not? If the answer is no, just abandon it and move on to another audio program, podcasts or some other source.   Pouya LJ  09:54 That's exactly that's exactly my that was my problem. And now isn't so much What do I mean by that? Is that you mentioned that if it's not useful, you thought it's different kind of audiobook, and it's not living up to your standards or your thought or your expectations. Yeah, I don't I don't shy away from dropping dead, which is a good advice, in my opinion, but even books, but specifically audiobooks because you have to dedicate that chunk of time, as you mentioned. And I used to think otherwise, meaning Yes, I can't give up whatever. And at some point, that is accumulation of thoughts. Give me this epiphany that, yeah, well, the not giving up scenario has a purpose because if you don't give up there is a gem at the end of all of that suffering that will you know, that will be that will be unlocked and you can access it. However, in the case of a audio book that is not useful to you, not interesting to you or not useful to you, not helpful to you. There's really nothing but for our statistics, which I read this book, too, which is, well, who cares? What is the result of that? So I I completely agree on that on that point. And I think I think just choosing is obviously requires some time and research, to dedicate to choose Good, good audio books, podcasts, what have you. And one one way, which is usually a reliable way is word of mouth from people you trust, and they can explain to you what the book is about to a degree. So you have a higher degree of confidence of purchase. But at the end of the day, there's always chance that, you know, I thought differently about this book, and it turned out differently. So, you know, no, no shying away from dropping the books. Do you have any other method methodology in choosing a books, podcast, whatever, like, for example, by author maybe I don't know, like, maybe   Dan  11:46 because sometimes a lot of the, you know, titles that I find, let's say audiobooks are certainly, you know, knowing the author, because I believe that sometimes you don't know the author, maybe it's like her or his first book. So in that case, you Need to actually give it a shot. For me it's more about whether or not the description of that audio material or the podcasts or whatever it is, if it be directly, that's, for me a lot more important than who the author is. Because sometimes very famous authors, just because they are famous, they just want to, you know, write more and make more money and just write more books. And a lot of you know, top authors books are total junk after about a few books, I mean, because basically, they just got to rights, and if you will, and they end up writing some crap. So for me, it's not about the author so much as it is about the top of the title, how relevant The topic is to me, and that's how I usually pick them. But of course, I usually go through the best selling list on Audible calm to see which titles are now bestsellers. Obviously, a lot of those titles are bestsellers because of the situation which might not be relevant to me personally. So in that case, I tend to somehow not care so much about it. But if I find a topic, or a title that is, you know, brand new or it's like a best Wunderland really applies to me. And of course I will take it and of course I will apply because in that case, the suit You know, going to be applicable regardless of who the author is. Sometimes I don't even know who the author of the book is. I know the title, but I don't remember the author's name. So that's okay, too, because what really matters is the content that you will consume in terms of audio. And that's for me, very, very important. And by the way, because I know you also listen to a lot of audiobooks, what is your typical audio routine these days? Like how much audio Do you listen to these days or in the past? What is your typical day like?   Pouya LJ  13:27 Right? Well, I mean, it's changed a lot since the Coronavirus situation developed because I used to do a lot more commute than I do now, due to covid. Or but I mean, still going so it's not to a halt and but it's much, much more reduced. And currently, I am actually reading, not reading rather listening to a podcast is always there. I have my own podcasts that I listened to whatever. But in terms of auto audiobooks, I am listening to one by this individual called Douglas Murray who's The book is called the madness of crowds. A and the author is a British journalist actually. So my vocabulary is much influenced by the fact that I'm listening to this. Yeah, we talked about the unconscious impact of audio, which we're not really aware of, perhaps, consciously, but it's always impacting us. And that's one of the one of the aspects of this like to listen, please   Dan  14:28 try the title myself, which is just double the deeper into what this thing is like the impact that we're receiving what the author exactly she's trying to say here.   Pouya LJ  14:38 Oh, no, but by the impact, I meant to impact the audiobooks itself. I already did this book. I was right. But the book is about a book it was about the well, the title is actually the subtitle of the title. Let me let me bring it up because I don't remember precisely, but it's very telling. It's basically about groupthink in a sense, so it says the madness of crowds crowds, gender, race and identity, the recent issues that have circulated around gender, race, identity, etc. orientation, all that, and the good the new groups that have emerged and the crowds that have started, you know, kind of like some eye movements anywho. So it's actually a quite a controversial book. But what I'm trying to say, regardless of the content of the book, his choice of vocabulary has influenced my choice of day to day speaking vocabulary that I use. I mean, I noticed that recently, but it does actually, even if I listen to podcasts, sometimes I see that, you know, sometimes my choice of vocabulary my own speaking, is changed or influenced, based on what I'm listening to. So when I was trying to highlight the importance of, you know, passive listening and what impact it can have on your mindset, Yeah, yeah. I don't know, do you feel you have the same?   Dan  16:05 For me personally, of course, I've been an audio learner myself. But I think that audio has a tremendous impact on us. I mean, think about this think of music, what is exactly music because music affects us emotionally, in ways that I don't know, speeches or even you know, articles, books or even masterpieces do not do it. And music has been with us since you know, our evolutionary background, which is why I believe that the impact to influence us auditorily is far higher than many other mediums. And other than that, of course, it's about you know, your own perspective. It's all about how audio affects you personally, not just in terms of like, what you listen to, but also how you express yourself, which is why in the, you know, in the area, for example, marketing and personal branding, recommend things like podcasts because nowadays, that's the one basically platform that never gets too old. People will can will always be able to find time to put in some listening time in their schedule, which is why I believe that not only is effective in terms of how it affects our emotions, but in all facets of life, whether it is branding or marketing, or whatever it is, you can always use audio as you as a major carrier of information that not only transcends beyond just mere words, hers emotions and the feelings and values of the person who's saying that So overall, I totally understand the importance of basically audio and how it really affects us the way many other basically inputs do not do it.   Pouya LJ  17:36 And Besant doesn't amazing now for the end part of the today's show, is there anything we didn't talk about that you want to address, or you want to summarize what we talked about?   Dan  17:48 Well, first of all, I really want to thank you for choosing this topic because I believe it's quite important for us to fathom the importance of the audio input that we have. So all listeners should now ask themselves do I Choose the music I listen to on a regular basis with care. Do I know the emotional state of my favorite for example, musicians? I mean, let's be honest. Many top celebrities, top musicians have serious mental issues. And a person with all that mental issues, the lyric and the music that will come out of that mind will in some way also be sick and not necessarily applicable. So ask yourself, do I really feel a sense of connection to these artists that I have around me? Have I selected these bands just because they are cool, or because I really feel that the message resonates with who I am, because unfortunately of us, don't do that. And be very selective of the kind of music you listen to because that ultimately reflects on many things and determines your emotional state. Other than that, we discussed the importance of audio and all forms, whether podcast, audio books, radio programs, and so on, because we believe that audio really has deeper impact on us as an input than many other forms of input and choosing the right basically audio format for us. And more importantly, the right sources are very important. We also talked about, you know, the whole concept of never ever give up, which does not really apply to audiobooks. And we mentioned, whether it comes to when it comes to audiobooks or podcasts. If you start listening, and you realize, well, this audio book really is not about me, or if you're listening to podcasts, and you realize that I don't know after about, I mean, we have some very, very long podcast goes on for hours. So after about an hour and a half, it's like, you know, well, it says two hours left. So it's a three and a half hour podcast. Do I really have to finish it? The answer is no, of course not. So do not apply the same thing if it doesn't immediately attract your attention. Then you are going to forget it. So why listen anyways, and that of course then allows you to choose the Write source of material, the right source of input for yourself that will also be applicable and you will remember it and you can actually apply it in your daily life. So, for that reason, it can actually be a lot more conscious of the content that you choose and the material that you actually try to listen to on a regular basis. And by doing so, you will then be able to control how you feel how you think and the results that you will ultimately get in life.   Pouya LJ  20:24 That's amazing. Thank you, Dan, for like, we appreciate it. And thank you all hope. I hope that we have influenced you auditorially well today and until a later on jatoi, auditory influence Cheers.

Have you Judged something or someone at first glance?  Did you throw down a list of assumptions in your mind and create what you called "facts" about this something or someone? You just created a LABEL.    Are your "facts" true?    What is in a label? Labels show and describe what is in the product and how we communicate information with each other.  I had one label given to me that I CHOOSE to be True.  "LEARNING DISABILITY!" It wasn't until I met Aaron that he told me that I didn't have a learning disability, I just learned differently. We each have that Perfect individual in our lives and He is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We need to give ourselves our OWN labels and not allow others to GIVE us a Label. It's our Choice.  We are not "JUST" we are EVERYTHING!!!!  Let us create and share our positive label. We can teach the little ones, that listen and watch us, how to create their own labels to build their self confidence. 

Here are the notes I read this episode from:People keep acting like I'm different, that they have to balance things that I don't when acting on the environment.So I'll share a recent decision I made. People I tell have sounded intrigued and delighted to hear it so I'll share with you.First sensed hairline retreating at 19.Not much for maybe a decade following, I don't remember.Maybe 10 years ago started using minoxidil.Don't know if works or not, but used as insurance. Not insanely expensive.Tested on thinning in back, so even less sure if it works.Over the past few years noticed it becoming my greatest plastic consumption.Thought more about stopping.Even stopping flying was reversible. Never decided to stop forever, just kept finding that it improved my life not to fly. Constraints breed creativity.Stopping minoxidil not reversible. Might not do anything. Might go bald. I don't want to go bald. I like my hair.But I'm pitting purely my vanity against reducing plastic pollution.Last bottle of last 3 month supply was running low. Kept thinking about it. Risk balding, but maybe no difference.Last American president elected bald was Eisenhower. Have to beat Hitler to get elected. Women complain they get judged by appearance, but men do too.Felt helpless, yet also recognize the alternative is simply to live with my genes. What chemical shitstorm is in that stuff anyway?But the bottom line was every time I've chosen to live by my environmental values, it's improved my life. I used to have faith, but faith is belief without evidence. Between avoiding packaged food, avoiding flying, picking up garbage daily, plogging, all of which I thought would worsen my life, they've all improved it.So I made a deal with myself to flip a coin. Heads I'd keep it. If every 3 months I flipped, eventually I'd have to end.I started making deals with myself -- just get to 50 years old. It's so little plastic compared to everyone else. Just one more time. I found out you can buy the raw ingredients on Alibaba. What if I found a great price? Rite Aid had almost half off online. Another place even lower prices, but then more packaging.So I flipped the coin. Tails on the first try. I made a rule only flip a coin when I can't decide any other way, then never reverse that decision or it undoes the value of coin toss's decisiveness. Still I started bargaining with myself.Are you getting how hard I found this decision? I was deciding in the moment a choice to affect me possibly for the remaining several decades of my life.I didn't refill. I still went to Rite Aid intending to buy another box, against the coin toss, but the low price was only online. I was going to break my rule, but didn't because of circumstance.Within a day I could feel new breeze on my forehead. Maybe coincidence, but maybe I'll end up bald in a few months. Maybe it will recede a bit and stop. Who knows?I don't see a path to this choice improving my life, but I'm going with it. Talk about your first-world problems, right? But everyone goes through similar decisions too. Should I buy the coffee on the way to work in the disposable cup? Should I take a subway or shared ride?We all do mental gymnastics to rationalize behavior we know is against our principles. I do. My difference today versus me years ago is that I've moved my balance toward stewardship. Each time I do, I find it improves my life. Before long I find role models beyond where I am. I learn from them, for example Bea Johnson, whose family of four produces collectively less trash than I do.The world will see the results.Some relevant posts of mine:Choose easier by visualizing choices, part IChoose easier by visualizing choices, part IIWhy are decisions hard?How to ChooseHow to decide among close options See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey there, Uppers! This week, we do another game of "I Choose...You?!?", then we get into more gaming news, like Trump being banned from Twitch and Phil Spencer's reaction to the Playstation event. They then discuss a few more games that were announced and discuss the future of long games.Please be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe wherevere you listen to podcasts. And remember:The cops who killed Breonna Taylor still have not been arrested.

I CHOOSE TO LIVE. There are some books that touch your heart in a very special way. The message just stays with you. Letshego's memoir of her late husband Gugulethu Zulu was one of those books for me. I knew after I finished the final page that I wanted to have her on my podcast. One of the quotes in her book is "If Not, Why Not". I later learned that this is the quote that prompted her to say yes to being a houseguest on the podcast. Letshego takes us on a journey of adventure, love, loss and her decision to choose life even after losing her husband. The book teaches us how to be resilient after loss; the loss of a loved one, a job, a business, a dream or whatever the loss is that we are experiencing. We want to give away this book to 5 listeners. If you want a copy of this book all you have to do is leave a review, take a screenshot and dm me on Instagram @iamportiascott. We need your help to help 1250 girls stay in school during their monthly cycles by donating to Caring4Girls. Follow Letshego on IG at @letshego.zulu and popupgym. You can also find her on twitter @letshetgom You can purchase Lethsego's book at amazon link for her book: I Choose to Live: Life After Losing Gugu

In episode 5 we'll talk about accessing BDSM play, safely, with a disability. We will talk about safety, before, during and after the scene. I will share about the first BDSM scene I participated in, then share about the types of play I enjoy and what accommodations I need in order to participate in play. Here are some links mentioned in the podcast. Consent Fries link https://plannedparenthood.tumblr.com/post/148506806862/understanding-consent-is-as-easy-as-fries-consent National Coalition on Sexual Freedom ncsfreedom.org Go to disirability.com to answer today's question posted at the end of the episode. Don't forget to subscribe and come back for Episode 5 which will air on June 29, 2020! You can connect with Angela Car at disirability@gmail.com. Connect on social media @DISIRability. Pleave rate and review this podcast so that others can find it! Follow this link for full transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Q9hFBY9OXHjJwjFjN8cpIZoqDn2B60155trsAfGkrw/edit?usp=sharing [Image description: DISIRability logo in green with a wheelchair symbol in place of the b. "ALT" written in black underneath. In a light orange background, there is the writing in red letters: Episode 5 “A Pain that I Choose." There is a photo of a black flogger in a white background underneath. In black letters it says "Accessing BDSM" above the picture. In the middle, it states “Angela Car [she/her] 18+" in red letters. ©DISIRability, Angela Car 2020

Following another incredible installment of "I Choose,,,You?!?", Ty and Chris discuss EA's show for upcoming releases as well as The Day of the Devs!Keep an eye out for White Men Can't Bump!Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Thanks, Uppers!

This week, Ty hits Chris with some more "I Choose ... You?" and it's a difficult one. After that, the remainder of the show is discussing all of the news that released with the Playstation event and some of the Indie news as well.Rate, Review and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share with your friends!Don't forget! Black Lives Matter

In this episode, Watchen discusses: - Why you need a mentor. - What to look for in a mentor. - How to get a mentor. - How to maintain a mentor/mentee relationship. About Watchen: Watchen Nyanue is a strategic marketing and career development expert from Liberia, who resides in Chicago, Illinois. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing Partnerships for the WNBA Chicago Sky. In addition to her role with the Chicago Sky, Watchen is also the Founder of I Choose the Ladder, a company that aims to bridge the gap between ambitious Black women who want to climb the corporate ladder, and the companies who understand who important it is for their bottom line to attract and retain that group. As an advocate for female leadership and empowerment, her journey has been filled with more than twelve years of executive experience, where she has excelled as a proven strategic leader who understands the importance of building relationships and capitalizing on the “it” factor in order to take the organization and employees to the next level as it relates to the Black female employees. ​ Watchen holds a bachelor’s in communication from DePauw University. She is currently pursuing her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prior to working at the Sky, she has had the honor of working with a multitude of renowned companies, including Comedy Central, Hearst Digital, Yahoo!, and Johnson Publishing Company. ​ Watchen has been recognized as a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Honoree, a 2018 Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence Honoree, a Biz Women 2018 Headliner, and a 2019 Black Women's Expo, Presented by BET Her, Phenomenal Woman Honoree.

Words cannot describe this episode. Melvin and ShaRon sat down with Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, popularly known as Principal EL, to discuss a variety of topics in education. Principal EL is the author of I Choose to Stay and The Immortality of Influence. He is also an internationally known speaker appearing on Dr. Oz, CNN, NPR and Oprah Radio. The man even knows WILL SMITH! This episode pours into the need of the education community and our students. Share & Subscribe. 

Oh baby boy! This week Kenny and Adam are extremely excited to talk with Leigh Donovan. Leigh is a multi-time Downhill National Champ, DH World Champion and 2x Hall of Famer. Seems like the boys leveled up this week. They talk her racing career, retirement, return to racing and her switch to coaching and running her business Ichoose bikes. Also in this episode the fellas talk about the latest news on what's happening with the race circuit, their favorite stories from this weeks news, answer a Hotline question and of course they answer the Tech Questions of the week. Strap in and Hold on, this one's fun.

BELIEF. Hoo boy... this one always proves to be tough for me! So all the more reason to dive in to what it truly means to believe. I took it to heart this week and put in the work to lean in and really find out what I needed to learn about belief. The podcast is in four segments, and here’s this week’s breakdown: 1: Rock Your Life with Amy: I had a crisis on day one, and recorded my mini-breakdown to share. Whether it's the world around us that seems to be falling apart more every day, or it's the matter of believing in ourselves, how can we truly believe? And even further, know? I find a common thread through the week's conversations, and it is this: keep going. That's belief in action. And that shows the universe that we do believe, even when it might feel as if we don't. Listen for my tearful moments and lots more today. And last week's free PDF and my 5-step habit building guide are both still available for download, too, just click the link! 2: The Interview (11:48): Interview this week is with Dwight Baker, porducer, songwriter and one half of the musical duo The Wind + The Wave. Dwight has told me for years, "You just have to believe." So I went to him when this topic came up to find out just what that meant to him, as he has had immense successes in his life, and I wanted to know how his belief aided in those. We talked about cliché believing, how it's easier for men than women, how belief can shift over time but still retain the same vision and bigness, body image issues, trying to prove something, positive thinking, the importance of truthful friends, and lots more. He also turns the subject around on me to ask if I’m really believing in what I do and directionally focused on believing in that. He says, “It’s about continuing to just do it. And the positive thinking is true in the sense that if you tell yourself, ‘I can’t do this, I can’t go on,’ then you’re right, you definitely can’t. And if you tell yourself, ‘I can do this,” you still might not be able to, but you have a way better chance of doing it if you do say that and believe in yourself.” Find Dwight on Instagram HERE and his fantastic band at The Wind + The Wave.com. 3: Go Aff Yourself (32:47) with Affirmation Maven Jill Faulkner of stickwithit.co: We recap signs and I recognize belief as my nemesis. We discuss belief in higher power and talk doubt, vision, and the deep seated problems we have truly believing. Can we brainwash ourselves into believing? And if we believe in other things, why can’t we parlay that belief into other things, like believing in ourselves? We discuss varying ways of belief including WW2, our president, and more. This week’s aff doesn’t come easy, but shakes out to the ultimately very self-help-y but very useful: I Choose to Believe in Myself. 4: BYOBBB(48:31) Build Your Own Brand, Biz + Brain with Bijou Finney: We cover branding as belief, and reach into how to achieve that and what it really means to believe in your brand. Also, we work on the limiting beliefs we may have in our business and our brands, and look at how to remain conscious in our own brand and those we work with. I talk about how I haven't truly embraced my brand over the years and the problem of that. We also hit on the importance of believing that being yourself is enough and finding your niche as that while building a brand foundationally.  Remember that you can access our free pdf from last week, too, that can help you with your brand values and the action you take. Please rate, review, and subscribe! Lots of references in today's episode, so go to amyedwards.com/blog for links and more that are referenced in the show, and to sign up for the newsletter!

Today I woke up to an Earthquake…   Can you believe it?  With everything going on in the world, Utah had a 5.7 level earthquake today.  Pretty interesting, exciting, crazy and unexpected to say the least.  So far there are no reports of injuries, but it certainly left me feeling a sense of relief and motivation at the same time.   You may be wondering why I say motivation.  Well, the truth is that we only get one life.  This is not a dress rehersal.  So the key question is, “are you living your best life?”  If not, then you need to ask yourself a few questions:   Why Not?   Do you know what your best life looks like?   Have you spent time contemplating what you want out of life?   Are you playing at a level 10 each and every day?   What does a high level of achievement and productivity look like to you?   Today is Wednesday. We are part way through the week.  Take this moment to evaluate if you are moving in the right direction at the right pace.  Obviously we need to do this often but Today is as good a time as ever.   Today is the Day…   the day you start moving forward in the right direction… the day you continue to develop the best version of yourself… the day you decide to let go of the past baggage you've been dragging around… today is the day you reset your goals…. today is the day you recommit to the life you want to be living… today is the day you accept that you are the architect of your life…   today is the day that you commit core Values like the 12 Prosperity Pillars that are timeless advice shared from thought leaders all around the world.   I Create my Life. I Take Personal Responsibility. I Act in Spite of My Mood. I Surround Myself with Positive People. I Focus on Solutions. I Create an Attitude of Abundance. I Choose to Be Happy. I always Think Win-Win. I Am Committed to Life-Long Learning. I Create Daily Rituals. I Attract Success. I Visualize and Manifest My Life.   Take charge of your life.  Take Responsibility for your life.   It's never too late to start living the life you were meant to live.   You got this…   George Wright III

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Rich and Celeste from the Marriage Theraoke podcast to talk about how we deal with the dissatisfaction in our marriages and how to more fully CHOOSE our partner every day.This podcast episode explains how you can get from “I HAVE to be with my partner” to the freedom of “I CHOOSE to be with my partner”.To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.www.Finlayson-Fife.comThis episode was originally aired on January 24th 2020.You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher. You can access our VALENTINE'S DAY SALE here. This sale begins on January 29th 2020.

GET THE FULL BLOG POST AND SHOW NOTES HERE The Pro Shop Boomerang for Gmail The First Step: I challenge you to determine the real reason you have a limited marketing budget. Ask yourself WHY you have a limited marketing budget and be honest.  Why are we asking ourselves this question? Because anyone who owns a business should know that marketing leads to sales and sales are the financial life source of your business.  If you know this, then why do you have a limited marketing budget? And, what does “limited” actually mean to you? Does limited mean you truly have $0 to spend on marketing? Or, does it mean $200 a month? Does it mean $50 a month? Pro Tip: One of the most interesting things I’ve found with my clients is that they say they have a “limited marketing budget” but they don’t actually have a real number in mind. You have to do the work, gather the data, and get an actual number for how much you have to spend on marketing each month. If you’re allocating all of your money strategically and it’s all gone because you’re not making a lot yet, then the truthful answer might be you have $0. Or, the real answer might actually be: I have $0 because I CHOOSE to spend money on other things in my business and I’m not prioritizing my marketing because I think posting to Instagram is a marketing strategy.